The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast

In this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird will discuss the  2nd portion of an unusual postpartum hemorrhage case study.  As you follow along, ask yourself if you are confident in how your hospital would respond to this patient presentation. Where would this patient be managed? Who would manage this patient?The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

To prevent maternal morbidity and mortality, it is essential that postpartum hemorrhage is recognized and managed according to the etiology.  In this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird will present part 1 of a postpartum hemorrhage case study. During the case presentation, think about these questions:- In the absence of external bleeding, how is hemorrhage recognized? - How would your team respond to this clinical situation?- What are the opportunities in your clinical practice to improve care with postpartum hemorrhage?The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Julie Arafeh has a conversation with Dr Nicole Yamada, neonatologist, and humanfactors enthusiast. They discuss human factors in healthcare, what it is and how it canimpact clinical practice.The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Not all obstetric patients who have complications during pregnancy, labor, birth, or postpartum have known risk factors.  This case study will follow a patient who enters the hospital for an induction of labor at term gestation with no identified risk factors. During labor, she becomes critically ill.  Ask yourself several questions as you listen:1.    What signs and symptoms would concern you?2.    What other assessments would you like to perform?3.    What tests you would want to order?4.    What would be your diagnosis?The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay DanielsDr Kay Daniels, OB/GYN physician and simulation expert joins Julie Arafeh to talk about disaster preparedness for OB units. They discuss what prompted Dr Daniels interest in disaster planning, who was involved in the planning and tips for OB units on disaster planning.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsThe experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Dr. Stephanie Martin discusses everything you need to know about recognizing and diagnosing iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, in this part two of a two part series.Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsThe experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Dr. Stephanie Martin discusses everything you need to know about recognizing and diagnosing iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, in this first episode of a two part series.Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsThe experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Julie Arafeh has a conversation with Dr. Andrea Shields, co-creator of the Obstetric Life Support (OBLS) Program. Julie and Dr. Shields discuss what OBLS is, how OBLS is different from other life support courses in preparing for and responding to maternal cardiac arrest, and how you can get more information about this new program.Julie Arafeh, RN, MSN is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Andrea D. Shields, M.D., M.S. is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Program Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsThe experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

Explore the vital role of magnesium sulfate in obstetric care, particularly for seizure prevention and infant neuroprotection. Learn about the importance of standardized protocols for safe administration in preeclampsia and the need for monitoring urine output to minimize UTI risks in preterm labor. The discussion critiques traditional practices and emphasizes patient safety over outdated methods. Redefining misconceptions, the experts clarify how to manage magnesium toxicity and its connection to severe preeclampsia, ensuring optimal care for critically ill pregnant women.

Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for approximately half of strokes during pregnancyand is a leading cause of disability which underscores the need for quickintervention if suspected. Julie Arafeh shares SCANME, a cognitive aid forperinatal stroke recently discussed in the first Annual Virtual Conference onObstetric Life Support (OBLS) by Dr. Eliza Miller and found in the OBLS Manual.The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsThe experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...